tracking

Post Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:06 pm

just a general question is my cabbi a cabriolet or cabriolet m technic?

its a h reg preface lift mtec1 chrome?

Post Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:22 pm

The kit will have been an option as would suspensions etc etc, so its just a 325i cabby unless its a motorsport which had more of the kit as standard.

Post Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:24 pm

thanks mate its when i took it for tracking it had two options which where the me technic or just standard cabbi

Post Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:05 pm

also another question when my car is stationary and i turn the wheel i get a churning noise, cannot really describe it. i will be showing it to the great pacerpete when i see him next.

i had a new steering belt put it,

Post Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:08 pm

ameetgill1 wrote:thanks mate its when i took it for tracking it had two options which where the me technic or just standard cabbi

I reckon they mean for cars fitted with MTECH springs and dampers rather than standard.

If you are running anything other than above it would be different again.

Steering could be a grumbly pump, what color is the fluid in the reseviour? It should be a cherryade colour.

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:57 am

i have boge and eibach springs so i suppose it will be different. the fluid was flushed out twice. but it still is a light grey colour.

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:30 am

The colour is definetly wrong, so could be a faulty pump or rack. If your taking it to Pete anyway ask him to check it out.

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:49 am

Steering can also make that noise when power steering fluid levels are low. The cap on the reservoir has a dip stick attached with an indicator of how much should be in there. If its below, then get it topped up, the pump can get knackered when run dry I believe. Also if it is running low on fluid and you've not long changed it, I would check for leaks in the system. Pull back the rubber boots on the steering rack, if fluid pours out from either end, the rack will need replacing. Could then be a good opportunity to upgrade you rack to a faster one..

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:58 pm

the rack is fine pete did have a look. there is no leak as the fluid level always remains the same.
i reckon it could be the pump

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:03 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BMW-E ... 3a815caa2e

will this help

Post Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:30 pm

ameetgill1 wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BMW-E ... 3a815caa2e

will this help

I doubt it,that's the bit that fits between the bottom of the steering column and the rack.

Tracking,for a road car,is standard across the range,you need a touch(1 or 2 degrees)of toe in,this stabilizes the car on straight bits of road.